They opened pre registration yesterday. Got my 'credentials' . Only like 700 more months until the show!
I'll probably stay a few days at the Golden Nugget and the rest of the time with family that live there in Vegas.
I registered first thing Monday morning and the first ID number was 1668 and by the time I registered the third guy on our team, the ID number was 1891. I usually wait till the last minute and get a cancellation at the Hilton.
If you are a car guy, and I'm ***uming you are because you are on the HAMB, then you MUST go to SEMA at least once before youy die. It is completelt over the top car stuff! YOU MUST GO!!!
What does an average car junkie have to do to get credentials? I'm with oldandkrusty, I have ALWAYS wanted to go to SEMA, but don't know how to get the proper clearance since I do not work in the industry. Help me understand!!!!!!!
the 'average' car junkie cant go. As much as people forget- this is a show for the industry pros. If you work for someone, or own your own shop or parts store or something related ot the industry- you can get 'credentials' . I know some people get their p***es from places they deal with , or hand out at, when they really dont work there- but heard they are cracking down on that this year... Guess you could sleep your way in...LOL
Anyone want to hire a consultant an hour before the show opens? I work for free and already have benefits! If you don't like the "results", I will resign no less than 48 hours later.
Talked to a former SEMA board member the other day and he told me that they're really turning the screws down on non-qualified attendees. Even though I don't go every year, I still register and pay the money to maintain my "alumni" status.
SEMA is definitely turning the screws on non-qualified personnel as the show has grown to such enormous proportions as to be nearly unmanageable! Therefore, the producers are making it much more difficult to get your registration do***ents. However, if you are a frequent customer of a parts store and have a good relationship with the owner, many times you can use them as the basis for your registration. Also, if you are close to anybody that has a racing operation, or an engine machine shop, or a collision shop, etc., you can similarly use them as the basis for a toehold into getting registered. It isn't going to be the easiest thing to get registered, but believe me, it will be worth the effort. You will not regret it - guaranteed! As an aside, ***uming you can get registered, you will be faced with another daunting task and that will be finding a hotel room that won't bankrupt you. The major hotels are PRICEY beyond belief while the lesser known properties are not too far behind in their scorched earth policy. We've been staying at the Monte Carlo for years but, this year we are going out to the Silverton which is just off Rte. 15 and not that far from the Strip. Average room rate for the week we will be there is under $100, which I feel is a steel. Very nice rooms, a great casino and good restaurants make this place a deal. However, you MUST have a car to get back and forth, so you need to factor that into your budget. Other Hotel/Casinos that are reasonable are the Palce Station hotels. There are several ****tered around the LV area. Again, you will need a car. There are so many things to see in the Vegas area that a car is a good thing in my mind. The Hoover Dam is worth the price any day of the week. Also, Red Rock Canyon is spectacular. So, a little sight seeing for any of the distaff side that may not be into car stuff and you're a hero. Can't get any better than this, right?
There are a lot of condos listed on Craigslist at very good prices. A great deal if you are going with a few people and have a car to get around. 2008 will be my 7th year, 3rd year as an exhibitor and it really seems like the show gets better each year!
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